2006 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system problems
The 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has 164 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
164
Electrical System complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2019. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA has 164 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox electrical system — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.